New Wahlburgers Sets Opening Date

MILWAUKEE, WI — Wahlburgers, the restaurant chain led by actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and their brother Paul, is already opening their first Wisconsin restaurant in the Corners of Brookfield in late Summer 2019.

Now there's news that a second Wahlburgers restaurant franchise will open in the area.

The 5,300-square-foot Wahlburgers will be located at 322 North Broadway in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward was supposed to open in late 2019, Now, restaurant management said the Third Ward Wahlburgers has finally set their opening date.

According to a Milwaukee Business Journal report, Wahlburgers will open on Jan. 21.

The new restaurant will offer signature burgers, made-from-scratch recipes, home-style sides, fish, chicken and vegetarian options, and a full bar including specialty drinks such as adult frappes and floats.

"We are excited to announce the location of our second Wahlburgers restaurant in Wisconsin, and to bring a new dining experience to Milwaukee's Third Ward," said Randy Edeker, chairman, CEO and president of Hy-Vee.

Chef Paul Wahlberg created the franchise along with two of his brothers, actors Mark and Donnie, to please all tastes through both lighter and heartier menu offerings, served up in casual, music-filled atmosphere.

Wahlburgers currently operates 29 locations in 19 states and Canada. In 2017, Hy-Vee announced that it plans to build, own and operate 26 Wahlburgers restaurants.

Hy-Vee's first three Wahlburgers locations opened in 2018 at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota; West Des Moines, Iowa; and Olathe, Kansas.